Thinking about fundraising but need some inspiration? How about a dinner party, cake sale or a quiz night? Or something a little more quirky, like a gorilla run (in full gorilla suit) or a head shave?
Think about what kind of fundraising activity inspires you. What is likely to interest your potential supporters? Take a look at some of the ideas below - they're all activities that have been tried and tested by our supporters.
A dinner party with a difference, where guests donate what they would have spent in a restaurant.
Celebrate one of the key sporting events of the year with a fantastic fundraising party.
How about arranging a charity sporting match, and selling both tickets and refreshments?
Hold a Christmas-themed event in July, and ask your guests to make a donation.
Organise your own bake-off with your friends and sell the goodies to raise funds for cancer research.
Hold a dress-down day at your place of work, and ask your colleagues to pay to play (or risk an even larger fine).
Quiz nights are always great fun, whether amongst friends in a social setting or with work colleagues.
A high tea, complete with delicious homemade cakes and treats, is always a fundraising favourite.
If you're going to be asking for sponsorship as part of your activity, an online fundraising page is the perfect way to reach out to your friends and family and offer them an easy and secure way to donate.
Have a fundraising idea but not quite sure where to start? Want to double-check you've got everything covered? Read through our simple checklist and step-by-step guide to fundraising for Peter Mac.
